Machinist 3/4: Precision CAM/CNC Fabrication

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Machinist to support mission-delivery work in a diverse, high-security environment. The role emphasizes CAM programming and fabrication, with broader shop duties and a focus on safe operations.

Depending on candidate experience, positions are filled at Machinist 3 or Machinist 4, with corresponding requirements for technical proficiency, reading drawings, and experience with CAD/CAM software.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings.
• Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Work technically objective assignments within a team.
• May have formal training or experience machining various materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAM programming and fabrication solutions for national security projects.
• Perform general shop tasks including cleaning, light maintenance, and minor admin duties.
• Operate CNC and manual mills, lathes, wire EDM, 5-axis mill, and hand tools.

Skills

3 Years of experience machining

Read and interpret drawings

Team collaboration

Ability to work with various materials

Education

Associate's Degree in Machining Technologies (AAS) or equivalent

Journeyman Machinist qualification

Tools

CAD

CAM software

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Machinist to support mission-delivery work in a diverse, high-security environment. The role emphasizes CAM programming and fabrication, with broader shop duties and a focus on safe operations.

Depending on candidate experience, positions are filled at Machinist 3 or Machinist 4, with corresponding requirements for technical proficiency, reading drawings, and experience with CAD/CAM software.